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Clausen shows excitement for two years on LEAP committee
WARDEN — Soren Clausen was announced as part of the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Leadership t…
Jets CB Poole having shoulder surgery, out for season
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets' suddenly thin and inexperienced secondary took another big hit.
Bucks request waivers on Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova.
AP source: Celtics' Hayward opts out of final year of deal
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward opted out of the final year of a contract that would have paid him $34.1 million, making him a free agent, a person familiar with the situation said Thursday
Portland's Elleby happy to land on Brandon Roy's former team
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — CJ Elleby is a bit too young to remember much about the SuperSonics while growing up in Seattle, but he recalls the Trail Blazers, and in particular, guard Brandon Roy.
AP source: Hawks trade Dedmon to Pistons for Snell, Thomas
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade center Dewayne Dedmon to the Detroit Pistons for guards Tony Snell and Khyri Thomas, a person with knowledge of the situation said Thursday.
NBA's offseason sprint continues with free agency starting
NBA free agency is usually a weeklong frenzy. Deals get struck, then teams and players must wait a few days before they can sign those contracts. And from there, a few more months often pass before the player goes …
Jake Scott, former Miami safety, Super Bowl MVP, dies at 75
MIAMI (AP) — Jake Scott, the star safety who was the most valuable player in the Super Bowl that completed the Miami Dolphins’ 1972 perfect season before his relationship with coach Don Shula soured, died Thursday …
Raiders' shorthanded D has 'daunting task' vs. Chiefs
Preparing to play Patrick Mahomes and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs can cause nightmares for opposing defensive coordinators in the best of circumstances.
AP source: Mavs' Hardaway opting in, Cauley-Stein moving on
DALLAS (AP) — Guard Tim Hardaway Jr. is opting in at $19 million for the final year of his contract with the Dallas Mavericks, while center Willie Cauley-Stein is moving on after declining his $2.3 million option.
MLB minimum salary rises $7,000 next year to $570,500
NEW YORK (AP) — The major league minimum salary will rise to $570,500 next season, a hike of $7,000.
Wentz, East-leading Eagles to face playoff-hungry Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Before he ever soared — or, in the case of this season, sputtered — for the Eagles, quarterback Carson Wentz was connected to the Browns. They passed on the chance to draft him.
Seahawks stadium gets new name: Lumen Field
SEATTLE (AP) — The home stadium for the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders has been renamed Lumen Field.
Washington Nationals moving Triple-A affiliate to Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The Washington Nationals are moving their Triple-A affiliate back to upstate New York after two years on the West Coast.
What's the ceiling for UC, BYU, Marshall, Coastal & Liberty?
Before the pandemic forced most schools to tear up their schedules, Marshall had an interesting September slate.
No. 21 Liberty looks for 9-0 start in trip to NC State
No. 21 Liberty (8-0) at North Carolina State (5-3), Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST (ACC Regional Sports Networks)